food IS a theme park
When the Disney World parks reopen later this month, guests will need to make a reservation in order to enter.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance
This will be managed using the new Disney Park Pass reservation system, which allows guests to select a reservation for one theme park per day. There is a set amount of availability each day for Disney Resort guests, guests with regular theme park tickets, and Annual Passholders.
We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on what’s happening that affects the Disney Parks, hotels, and MORE!
Fourth of July Cupcake
See all of our coverage on Disney park closures and reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .
When Disney World closed, Annual Passholders on the monthly payment plan were given the option to postpone their payments until the end of the closure.
2020 Annual Passholder Magnet
On Friday, some Annual Passholder who chose to postpone payments were unexpectedly charged for all four months of the park closures at once. Disney acknowledged that this was an error, and said they were in the process of reversing the charges.
We’re standing right next to Fire Rock Geyser at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge, which means we must be getting close to our next destination!
Geyser
That’s right — we’re hoofing it over to see what’s new at Geyser Point Bar & Grill, so let’s go check it out!
Looking for more pins to fill up your Pin Trading Minnie Ears?
Cork Pin Trading Minnie Ears
Well, we spotted some adorable pins that combine two of our favorite things — snacks and Disney Princesses!
With major Disney news seeming to drop every single day lately, it’s been tough to keep up with everything that’s going on! While there are plenty of things we’ve managed to wrap our heads around, we STILL have quite a few unanswered questions.
Cinderella Castle
Today, let’s look at nine things we’re still unsure about when it comes to the Disney Parks.
We’re less than a week away from being able to grab a Dole Whip in the parks again, but in the meantime you’re able to pick up one at the re-opened Disney Resorts!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Although we’ve been grabbing all sorts of Fourth of July treats this weekend at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, the Beach Club Resort, the Contemporary Resort, and more, Disney’s Polynesian Resort has brought back a fan-favorite!
Looking for a way to treat yourself this holiday weekend (or for the rest of the month)?
Disney Springs
Now that Pandora has re-opened in Disney Springs, you can pick up a new Cutie Charm or Up Charm to add to your collection. But, now you can also get a FREE charm whenever you visit the store (score)!
Hamilton has made its way to Disney+ (and our holiday weekend plans are to eat some pie and watch the musical on repeat).
©Disney
Although July 4th is a holiday to celebrate, it’s also a great time to give back to communities who have been affected by our current situation. And, a few Disney affiliates are teaming together to provide a HUGE donation to those in need!
Now that face coverings have become a part of our everyday lives and local health officials have mandated them in both Orange County, Florida, and Anaheim, California, it’s more important than ever to get CRYSTAL CLEAR on what constitutes an acceptable face covering before visiting Walt Disney World and, eventually, Disneyland. We’ve done the research and learned that not all masks are created equal — nor are all face coverings acceptable.
Rainbow Mickey Face Mask
We’d hate for your to go through the effort of traveling to Disney World and arriving at the park gates, hotel entrance, or Disney Springs only to find that the face covering you brought is not allowed. So we’re breaking down exactly what DOES NOT count as an acceptable face mask at Disney World right now.
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